Mix the Martinis for this Midcentury in Richardson’s Greenwood Hills Neighborhood

The oversized midcentury brick fireplace is the focus of this Greenwood Hills living room in Richardson.

The last several years have seen a huge resurgence in the popularity of all things midcentury modern in housing. If not “straight” midcentury, then a dash of atomic era flavor. People seem to crave the clean architectural lines, emphasis on natural light, and open design concepts.

In Richardson, a popular “inner-ring” suburb of Dallas, there’ an abundance of houses built in the 1950s and early 1960s. Our Tuesday Two Hundred is an example of this style, with dashes of midcentury design throughout.

It is located at 805 Melrose Dr. in the Greenwood Hills neighborhood of Richardson. This 1960 ranch’s defining midcentury feature is an oversized brick fireplace and divider wall in the entryway and living room. Truly a fabulous design element in this three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,639-square-foot home.

Located near W. Arapaho Road and N. Waterview Drive, this property is just two blocks from Woodland Park and one mile from Heights Park and renovated recreation center with a basketball court in the gymnasium, a dedicated game room, larger fitness and cardio areas with new equipment, updated locker rooms, classroom space, a preschool room, and aerobics studio.

This house was remodeled recently and features low-E windows, fresh interior paint, and high-end laminate floors throughout the living room, dining room, and hallway. The living room is bright and spacious with a vaulted ceiling and open floorplan where the living flows into the dining room and kitchen.

The kitchen, while not midcentury in style, is nicely renovated. It now offers granite countertops, walk-in pantry, tumbled marble backsplash, maple cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

The two bathrooms are updated with oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, framed mirrors, and new tile. The master bedroom offers two walk-in closets and a bathroom with a large walk-in shower and linen closet.

In the backyard, there’s a privacy fence, wood deck, mature trees, and lots of grassy green space for children or four-legged friends.

This home was listed by Sandy Akright with Ebby Halliday Realtors for $259,000.